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Among the ten psalm settings by Charles Ives, the setting of Psalm 90 stands out as the highlight and, according to Ives' wife, was the only composition that completely satisfied him. Ives was a master at combining hymn-like elements with the modern sound effects of the choir and creating a fascinating sense of familiarity through the instrumentation with four church bells. Bruckner's F minor Mass follows, a masterpiece of symphonic choral music whose premiere was called off because the conductor considered the work "too long and unsingable." A hasty judgment that Bruckner himself was able to refute with a celebrated premiere under his direction. To mark the Bruckner year, this concert program with Thomas Hengelbrock at the podium can be heard not only in the Isarphilharmonie, but also in the St. Florian Monastery in Upper Austria. In Bruckner's long-standing place of work, the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra has been putting on benchmark Bruckner performances since the Celibidache era. Then as now, the Munich Philharmonic Choir takes on the demanding choral parts.

Ives Bruckner

Stift St. Florian

Gasteig HP8

Join us for an extraordinary series of concerts under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, marking his tenure as Chief Conductor with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. These performances will take place at the prestigious Munich Residence, Herkulessaal, on Thursday, 21st September, and Friday, 22nd September 2023, at 8:00 pm, and a special guest concert at the Ottobeuren, Basilika, on Sunday, 24th September 2023, at 3:00 pm.

The highlight of these concerts is Joseph Haydn's "The Creation" - an oratorio for soli, choir, and orchestra, Hob. XXI:2, a masterpiece that Sir Simon Rattle has chosen to commence his journey with the orchestra. This piece, embodying the essence of the Enlightenment, features magnificent choruses, graceful melodies, and the finest polyphony, promising an uplifting experience for the audience.

The performances will showcase the talents of soprano Lucy Crowe, tenor Benjamin Bruns, and baritone Christian Gerhaher, alongside the Bavarian Radio Chorus. Each concert will begin with an introduction at 6:45 pm for the evening performances and a special insight into the program's significance and its relevance today.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a new chapter in the history of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks with Sir Simon Rattle at the helm, bringing a fresh perspective to Haydn's timeless work. Tickets are available online, and further details can be found on the official website. Join us for a musical journey that promises to be both enlightening and entertaining.

Benjamin Bruns

Tenor

Events

Upcoming events

19 - 22 Sep, 2024

Ives Bruckner · Munich Philharmonic

Past events

19 - 22 Sep, 2024

Ives Bruckner · Munich Philharmonic

21 - 24 Sep, 2023

Sir Simon Rattle & Haydn's The Creation · Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Tenor in The Creation by Haydn

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Singer in Psalm 90 by Ives

Munich Philharmonic

Singer in Mass No. 3 by Bruckner

Munich Philharmonic

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